CBS–Greenwood

September 8, 2021 | Stacy

Since 2002, the first thing on my calendar every year is CBS.

Since 2006, it has been with my CBS family in Finger Lakes Day Class.

This year we drive ONE HOUR each way to attend the CBS in Greenwood.

It is much smaller, but still has a homeschool program (Thank you, LORD Jesus). This morning as I was asked multiple times, “How much longer?” we talked about how around the world there were people who traveled in secret to other Believer’s homes to hear parts of the Bible. And there are people who huddle near radios listening to static ridden broadcasts of teaching in their own language. Those folks might marvel at how we travel in an air conditioned passenger van every week to have this type of study.

It’s still a long drive…. but it is perspective.

Today I had to run back out to the car for Katriel’s journal and got to the door just in time to hear her leader praying over the class. Her prayer moved me deeply. Community Bible Study leaders are a gift from GOD. I am so grateful for the ministry and all the leaders who have been in our lives.

Ear Infections are not fun

September 7, 2021 | Stacy

That’s a dumb title.

But what else should I call it?

Trying to get an appointment as a new patient is rough and miserable?
We had to find masks so we could wear them?
Katriel gets pink medicine?

The pediatrician at the office linked with “ours” (where she’s never been seen) was very very nice. He did say her ear drum was bulging remarkably and it could still easily rupture given the size of it.

(It did not.)

She was a champ – fever and all. ♥

Invitations matter!

September 6, 2021 | Stacy

As I picked Katriel up from Madeline’s house last Sunday (in NY), she understandably began to lament and ask why we couldn’t just stay in NY forever. I let her mourn for a moment, then said, “If we stayed in NY, you would not get to go to Izzy’s party next weekend.”

Her walk changed, her countenance changed, her voice changed. “Mom, I have to get her and Reid some presents.” We had a new direction. She remember that there were good things in our new home, too.

We’ve talked a lot about how now the kids will have two places of friends. It’s not easy (LORD knows this is NOT easy).

Take away – never underestimate the power of an invitation.